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Ms. Manzo from Cudahy, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Diving Into STEM

Help me give my students books to read and learn about technology and engineering!

  • $678 goal

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My Project

My students are bright and curious. They love learning and enjoy reading.

I want to provide both non fiction and fiction reading material on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) for my students.

Some of the books I am requesting teach STEM subjects in a fun and and engaging way: cartoons about science, books about STEM leaders such as Dorothy Vaughn and Mary Leakey and books about climate change for elementary students. These books will spark curiosity about important, relevant topics. They will also help my students explore possible career choices in STEM.

Ms. Manzo Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Cudahy, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

800 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Wonder Of Thunder: Lessons From A Thunderstorm • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations (Picture Book Science) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Sunscreen, Frogsicles, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations (Picture Book Science) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Rylee the Young Rocketeer • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
There Was a Black Hole that Swallowed the Universe: A Funny Rhyming Space Book from the #1 Science Author for Kids • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Emma Ren Robot Engineer: Fun and Educational STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Book for Kids • Amazon Business $15.83 1 $15.83
Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story (Seasons in the wild) • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Penny, the Engineering Tail of the Fourth Little Pig • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist (Women in Science Biographies, Fossil Books for Kids, Feminist Picture Books, Dinosaur Gifts for Kids) • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom (DK Our World in Pictures) • Amazon Business $14.59 1 $14.59
Steve the Dung Beetle: On a Roll • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
What's Inside A Flower?: And Other Questions About Science & Nature • Amazon Business $14.32 1 $14.32
Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book • Amazon Business $14.25 1 $14.25
Libby Loves Science: Mix and Measure (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Butt or Face?: A Hilarious Animal Guessing Game Book for Kids • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids: 500 Wild Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $13.38 1 $13.38
Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book • Amazon Business $13.14 1 $13.14
Mae Jemison: A Kid's Book About Reaching Your Dreams (Mini Movers and Shakers) • Amazon Business $12.91 1 $12.91
Libby Loves Science • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
The Wild Robot Escapes • AKJ Education $12.40 1 $12.40
The Story of Climate Change: A first book about how we can help save our planet • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Emma Ren Robot Engineer: Fun and Educational STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Book for Kids (STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) Educational Picture Book (3books)) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
The Backyard Bug Book for Kids: Storybook, Insect Facts, and Activities (Let's Learn About Bugs and Animals) • Amazon Business $5.59 2 $11.18
The Math Allergy • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Ada Twist, Scientist (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist (Picture Book Biography) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist (Picture Book Biography) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
What Does It Mean to Be Green?: A Picture Book about Making Eco Friendly Choices and Saving the Planet! (Earth Day Books, Recycling Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Science Comics: Trees • AKJ Education $9.48 1 $9.48
All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, 1) • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Elephant in My Kitchen!: A light-hearted illustrated children’s book about climate change and caring for our animals • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Big Test Jitters (The Jitters Series) • Amazon Business $6.70 1 $6.70
All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Seed, Sprout, Pumpkin, Pie (Picture the Seasons) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Vivi Loves Science: Wind and Water (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Cece Loves Science: Push and Pull (I Can Read Level 3) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Pete the Cat: Out of This World • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair • Amazon Business $4.71 1 $4.71
Worm Weather (Penguin Core Concepts) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Curious About Snow (Smithsonian) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$493.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$575.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.57

Total project goal

$677.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $677.13

7 Donors

-$427.68

Donations toward project cost

-$386.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.40

Matching donations from our partners

-$222.68

Match offers toward project cost

-$189.28

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.77

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